Obituaries

Dec 24, 2017

Wilson Anthony Gruver was born June 28, 1939 at home and was nicknamed WAGS by the doctor who delivered him.

Wags is survived by his wife, Nancy (Blount) Gruver, whom he married on July 20, 1957; their three sons, Dan (Deb) Gruver, Jeff Gruver and Steve (Elizabeth) Gruver; 8 grandchildren, Rachel Gruver, Amanda (Garrett) Yates, Natalie (Dan)...

Dec 13, 2017

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, our greatly beloved David W. Szymanski unexpectedly went to be with our Lord.

He was born on January 2, 1953, in Erie PA, to the late Joseph Szymanski, Sr. and the late Irene Wedzikowski Szymanski. A 1970 graduate of Gen. McLane High School, David attended Gannon University and went on to graduate...

Dec 10, 2017

Kathleen Astarael Herrington Robin, 35, of Franklin Township, passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident.

She was born Sarah Kathleen Herrington in Winter Park, Florida in 1982. She moved to Franklin Township with her family in 1998 and graduated from General McLane High School in 2000.

Until recently Katie lived in Maryland...

Dec 7, 2017

Anthony John Felicijan, 64, of Browns Mills, New Jersey, formerly of Edinboro, died at home on December 7, 2017. He was born in Eastlake, Ohio on November 4, 1953, the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Plavsity) Felicijan.

Tony had a 20 year decorated military career in the U.S. Navy and served in Operation Desert Storm....

Dec 4, 2017

James Daniel Roseberry, 59, of Edinboro, formerly of Meadville, died December 4, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Meadville, PA on November 2, 1958, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Heffner) Roseberry.

He served in the U.S. Army and worked in maintenance at Meadville Forge Co.

Jim enjoyed fishing with his sons.

Dec 4, 2017

Peter “Pete” Bol, 81, of Edinboro, died Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born in Bayonne, NJ on October 13, 1936, the son of the late Carl and Madeline Bol.

He enjoyed hunting and gardening.

Peter served in the United States Navy.

He worked at Snap-Tite, Inc. in Union City, and served as...

Nov 27, 2017

Marian Margaret Vanco, 92, of Edinboro, passed away on November 27, 2017 at Independence Court, tended to by her loving family.

Marian was born on September 20, 1925 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Elliot) Banister. She was the eldest of the 11 Banister children. Marian finished her education in 8th grade...

Nov 27, 2017

George G. Pencille, 71, McKean, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie, PA on September 12, 1946, the son of the late William B. and Dorothy (Trojanovich) Pencille.

George worked for Penn Dot for 30 years as a operator and served as a volunteer fireman at Kuhl Hose Fire...

Nov 17, 2017

Barbara Jean Miller, 70, of Edinboro, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Gouverneur, NY on Sept. 24, 1947, daughter of the late Richard and Edna Mallette.

Barbara worked at Meadville Medical Center for 22 years as a Sterilization Specialist making sure that all the instruments were ready for surgery.

Nov 15, 2017

Alice Elaine Parker, 70, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her home. She was born in Somerset, PA on April 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Ogline.

Alice lived a well-traveled life, she loved to go hunting and fishing with her husband, and they together even cooked at a hunting lodge...

Nov 6, 2017

Full Obit will be posted soon.

Nov 3, 2017

James Earl Gillette, 75, of Waterford, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 17, 1942, the son of the late Courtney and Thelma (MacMillan) Gillette.

Prior to his retirement, James worked for J.A. Holtz in Waterford driving fuel trucks. He was a top mechanic and handyman, and...

Nov 1, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth (Swift) Woods, 92, of Edinboro, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her home. She was born in Edinboro on August 31, 1925, the daughter of the late Herald and Florence Swift.

Dorothy worked with her late husband, Keith, on the family farm and raised her children in Edinboro. She fed many people through her kitchen...

Nov 1, 2017

Robert J. Delaney, 69, of, Erie, died November 1, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1947, the son of the late William and Claire Delaney.

Robert proudly served his country for thirty years in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. As a munitions specialist, he...

Oct 29, 2017

Philip James Remek, 50, of Hillside, New Jersey, formerly of Edinboro, died at home on October 29, 2017. He was born in Erie on February 13, 1967, the son of Mildred (McLaughlin) Remek and the late Anthony “Tony” Remek.

Philip graduated Salutatorian from Northwestern High School in Albion. He went on to study Law for a short...

Oct 14, 2017

Zelma Ann (Peterson) Loop, 87, of Edinboro, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Edinboro Manor after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Drakes Mills, PA on November 24, 1929, the daughter of the late Walter L. and Hazel Peterson.

Zelma previously worked as a telephone operator, both in Athens, Ohio and at Erie Resistor....

Oct 4, 2017

Paul Timashenka, 93, of Edinboro died, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Senior Living Center. He was born in Springdale, PA, the son of the late Konstantine and Helen Timashenka.

Paul served his country in World War II as a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He received a BS in Chemistry from California...

Sep 21, 2017

Dr. Jean L. Bloom

Ph.D.

There was so very much to be done on earth! She was anxious to get started. Jean Bloom arrived early, a preemie. And God smiled, anointing her spirit with grace, intelligence, energy and true heart. Her tremendous sense of humor breathed joy into each of life's endeavors.

A...

Sep 8, 2017

Jean M. Salen, of McKean, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Corry, Pa on March 1, 1930, the daughter of the late Clyde F. and Mary (Hawthorne) Salen. She was employed at General Electric until her retirement.

Jean was a member of the McKean United Methodist Church and the...

Aug 19, 2017

Myrtle Olive Brown, 92, of Edinboro, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at her home. She was born in Tionesta, Pa on August 31, 1924, daughter of the late Herbert and Edith McWilliams.

Myrtle enjoyed gardening, antique furniture, going antiquing with her daughter, and collecting Dept. 56 village houses. She loved spending time with her dog and best...